Summer foliage of Persian Spire Persian Ironwood - new for 2014 Photo credit; John Lewis/JLPN

Hyacinths, pansies and sedum create a spring mix of color in this small planter.
Design ideas for a small craftsman shade front yard garden path in Chicago for spring.

This recessed, wood burning fire pit is a great destination to hang out with friends and family on a cool fall evening. Photography Credit: Wade Griffith

Example of a mid-sized cottage chic brown floor and dark wood floor dining room design with gray walls and no fireplace

Featuring extra large dual colored white and violet blue flower heads and clumping strap-like foliage. Ideal for beds, borders, pots, and boxes. FEATURES Bloom/Feature White blooms in late spring/early summer Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F Key Features Deer resistant Use Accent, container, border, edging Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Spring, summer Dimension 1-1.5' H x 1-1.5' W Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Regular to moderate water Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Moderate feeder Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants; fertilize in early spring

Photo taken in the garden of David Benner. Photo by Jay Sifford
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Charlotte.

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping for spring.

Black chokeberry / Aronia melanocarpa

Nick McCullough
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Columbus.

Where warmer temperatures and drier conditions make seasonal displays of cut evergreens a non-starter, create a winter windowbox that’s planted with lots of greenery in shades from emerald to lime and add a few seasonal touches. Here a bed of ivy (looks great year round) is tricked-out with white cyclamen, potted-up yellow peppers, and a few winter pansies. Can’t find peppers? Swap in fresh citrus such as kumquats. We think this one’s made for twinkle lights!

Dirty Dirt Soil Company, a new women-owned Texas soil company rooted in more than five decades of independent garden-center experience, has launched a line of purpose-built soil products designed to help home gardeners achieve better results while giving independent retailers a differentiated new brand for their shelves. The company grew from the family's experience operating Plants For All Seasons, a Houston-area independent garden center founded in 1973. After decades spent helping customers select plants, troubleshoot gardening problems, and choose the right products for their projects, the Dirty Dirt founders saw an opportunity to rethink both the soil inside the bag and the way soil products are presented to consumers.

Dirty Dirt Soil Company, a new women-owned Texas soil company rooted in more than five decades of independent garden-center experience, has launched a line of purpose-built soil products designed to help home gardeners achieve better results while giving independent retailers a differentiated new brand for their shelves. The company grew from the family's experience operating Plants For All Seasons, a Houston-area independent garden center founded in 1973. After decades spent helping customers select plants, troubleshoot gardening problems, and choose the right products for their projects, the Dirty Dirt founders saw an opportunity to rethink both the soil inside the bag and the way soil products are presented to consumers.

FEATURES Bloom/Feature Plant Type Groundcovers/Grasses Evergreen or Deciduous USDA Zones . Zone Detail . Key Features Use Exposure Bloom Season . Dimension Growth Rate CARE Water Soil Type Fertilizer Pruning PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS • water before planting • plant in full sun to part shade • dig hole 2X the width of pot, • backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level • water and add more soil if needed • mulch around plants

Dirty Dirt Soil Company, a new women-owned Texas soil company rooted in more than five decades of independent garden-center experience, has launched a line of purpose-built soil products designed to help home gardeners achieve better results while giving independent retailers a differentiated new brand for their shelves. The company grew from the family's experience operating Plants For All Seasons, a Houston-area independent garden center founded in 1973. After decades spent helping customers select plants, troubleshoot gardening problems, and choose the right products for their projects, the Dirty Dirt founders saw an opportunity to rethink both the soil inside the bag and the way soil products are presented to consumers.

Completed installation. Lawn was seeded where soil is visible.
Photo of a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Seattle for fall.

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz
Example of an eclectic home design design in San Francisco

Dirty Dirt Soil Company, a new women-owned Texas soil company rooted in more than five decades of independent garden-center experience, has launched a line of purpose-built soil products designed to help home gardeners achieve better results while giving independent retailers a differentiated new brand for their shelves. The company grew from the family's experience operating Plants For All Seasons, a Houston-area independent garden center founded in 1973. After decades spent helping customers select plants, troubleshoot gardening problems, and choose the right products for their projects, the Dirty Dirt founders saw an opportunity to rethink both the soil inside the bag and the way soil products are presented to consumers.

Bird of Paradise
Photo of a coastal landscaping in Atlanta.